Transparency and accountability are key criteria of good governance. In order to show the public how transparent and accountable an LGU’s governance system is, an efficient built-in public information system should be in place.
To achieve this, the LGU should determine its needs to institutionalize the system, allocate resources for such – especially for cash – strapped LGUs , initiate communications with the public that would not sound like predictable public relations gimmickry or politicking.